Avalanche accidents are happening more often, but the number of deaths isn't increasing. This is due to better prevention and rescue efforts. It's a big deal because it means more people are getting caught in avalanches, but more people are also being saved. Avalanche accidents are common in mounta
The game Avowed is set in a world where wood is as precious as gold. Every chest and box you open, you'll find branches. This might seem odd, but it quickly becomes clear why. The game is all about survival and resource management. The game follows a basic structure: explore, fight, get a quest,
Bariatric surgery can be a game-changer for those living with obesity, but it's not all sunshine and roses. One significant issue that can arise post-surgery is bone health. People who undergo these procedures often experience weight loss, which can lead to bone loss and osteoporosis. This is a big
In a shocking turn of events, a charter school in Baker, Louisiana, has been found to have mismanaged a whopping $2. 5 million. This money was supposed to be used for educating children. Instead, a significant portion ended up in the pockets of the school's CEO, Chakesha Scott. The Louisiana Legisla
Drones aren't just for fun anymore. Scientists have found a new way to use them to help kids improve their focus. The idea is to use a brain-computer interface (BCI) that reads brain waves from an EEG machine. This BCI system is designed to measure attention levels and then translate that data into
In a small town called Baker, a big dispute erupted. A legislative audit claimed that the Impact Charter School, also known as Education Explosion, might have misused nearly $2. 5 million. The audit suggested that 93 percent of these funds were diverted through excessive lease payments, a PPP loan a
Back pain is a huge problem, affecting many people worldwide. It can be caused by the degeneration of intervertebral discs (IVDs), which are the cushions between our vertebrae. But why do these discs break down? Scientists are now looking at how our bones sense and react to mechanical forces, a proc
In the Netherlands, over 545, 900 people are dealing with COPD, a condition that makes breathing difficult. The Royal Dutch Society for Physiotherapy has guidelines to help manage this condition. Recently, these guidelines were updated to include activity trackers (ATs). These devices monitor physic
In May 2024, the Earth faced a powerful reminder of its vulnerability to space weather. A series of solar flares sent multiple coronal mass ejections (CMEs) toward Earth, merging into a major event that caught scientists off guard. This event, later known as the Gannon storm, highlighted how even sm
A group of experts has created a helpful guide for healthcare providers to manage mood and anxiety disorders in pregnant and postpartum women. These disorders can happen during pregnancy and after childbirth. The guide helps doctors and nurses understand and treat these conditions better. M
